What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Software Installer?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Software Installer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.0% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $167,466 $13,955 $3,220 $80.51 Berkeley, CA $165,299 $13,774 $3,178 $79.47 Sitka, AK $162,631 $13,552 $3,127 $78.19 San Francisco, CA $159,053 $13,254 $3,058 $76.47 Sunnyvale, CA $158,442 $13,203 $3,046 $76.17 San Jose, CA $158,218 $13,184 $3,042 $76.07 Santa Clara, CA $157,318 $13,109 $3,025 $75.63 Daly City, CA $156,423 $13,035 $3,008 $75.20 Santa Cruz, CA $155,879 $12,989 $2,997 $74.94 Arlington, VA $155,311 $12,942 $2,986 $74.67

Software Installer

Software Installer Salary

Q: How much does a Software Installer make?

The average annual pay for a software installer in the United States is $135,000 a year — that works out to approximately $64.90 an hour. The middle 80% of Software Installers earn between $132,500 (10th percentile) and $137,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Software Installer Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Software Installer in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Security Systems Installer at $81,238 (60.2%) above Software Installer. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Security Systems Installer $53,762 $4,480 $1,033 $25.85 Cctv Installer $51,468 $4,289 $989 $24.74 Installer Technician $49,880 $4,156 $959 $23.98 Cat Operator $47,930 $3,994 $921 $23.04 Computer Systems Technician $41,429 $3,452 $796 $19.92

$131K

$135K

$138K

$135,000

/year

$64.90

/hour

Software Installer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$135,000

Columbus

Ohio

$130,396

Do you get a good deal as a Software Installer?

Take The Breakroom Quiz to find out if your job offers fair pay and conditions. The 3-minute quiz lets you compare your pay, hours, benefits, and more.

Take The Breakroom Quiz

How much does a Software Installer make?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average annual pay for a Software Installer in the United States is $135,000 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $64.90 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,596/week or $11,250/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $138,000 and as low as $131,000, the majority of Software Installer salaries currently range between $133,500 (25th percentile) to $136,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $137,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Software Installer varies little (about 3000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

A Software Installer in your area makes on average $130,396 per year, or $4,604 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $135,000. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Software Installer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Software Installer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

Find your next high paying job as a Software Installer on ZipRecruiter today.

What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Software Installer Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Software Installer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $27,631 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $32,466 (24.0%) above the $135,000 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Software Installer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Nome, AK, and Arlington, VA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Software Installer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$167,466	$13,955	$3,220	$80.51
Berkeley, CA	$165,299	$13,774	$3,178	$79.47
Sitka, AK	$162,631	$13,552	$3,127	$78.19
San Francisco, CA	$159,053	$13,254	$3,058	$76.47
Sunnyvale, CA	$158,442	$13,203	$3,046	$76.17
San Jose, CA	$158,218	$13,184	$3,042	$76.07
Santa Clara, CA	$157,318	$13,109	$3,025	$75.63
Daly City, CA	$156,423	$13,035	$3,008	$75.20
Santa Cruz, CA	$155,879	$12,989	$2,997	$74.94
Arlington, VA	$155,311	$12,942	$2,986	$74.67

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Software Installer Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Software Installer job category, we found that Security Systems Installer jobs have average salaries similar than Software Installer jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Security Systems Installer	$53,762	$4,480	$1,033	$25.85
Cctv Installer	$51,468	$4,289	$989	$24.74
Installer Technician	$49,880	$4,156	$959	$23.98
Cat Operator	$47,930	$3,994	$921	$23.04
Computer Systems Technician	$41,429	$3,452	$796	$19.92

About Our Data

ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

Infographic detailing Software Installer salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $135,000 per year or $64.90 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

All Salaries Software Installer Salary